A channel all about Blu-rays & Blu-ray collecting hosted by Brian Saur (host of the Just The Discs Podcast & co-host of the Pure Cinema Podcast). On this channel I will be talking about various labels (Criterion, Vinegar Syndrome, Scream Factory, Kino Lorber, Indicator, Warner Archive, Blue Underground, Arrow Video & more) & going through my Blu-ray collection. Listen to my Just the Discs Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Sticher (see links below) (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
The made-for-TV movies of the 70’s, and 80’s are better than half of todays theatrical releases. There’s a stigma attached to these films, as being “less than” that of their theatrical counterparts. Not only is that completely untrue, but it’s causing so many people to miss out on some real bangers.
Oh man, I’m stoked to see this flick! I’m new to horror (been too scared my entire life until this year! PCP has been my GUIDE!) and I keep seeing this one on lists. I just watched Hush and the descriptions I saw of The Strangers kinda sounded like it could be similar. No idea, though. But if you say it’s this rad, then I’m watching it! Thanks, Brian!!! Also, loved the last Halloween episode of the pod!
Yeah it’s kinda similar to HUSH, but maybe for my money scarier. So cool your a pod listener too - glad you dug the Halloween ep - those are always fun for us
Great choices. I wonder if there will be a release of SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE to tie in with the upcoming NOSFERATU. i don't know if you have mentioned them before but two of my most wanted are Demme's CITIZEN BAND (aka HANDLE WITH CARE) and AMERICAN HOT WAX. I would also like to resee THE DION BROTHERS (aka THE GRAVY TRAIN) which I remember liking, but not a great film.
Those are all excellent picks. I think CITIZENS BAND may have gotten an MOD dvd whereas AMERICAN HOT WAX only got vhs I think. I actually recently snagged a bootleg of that one on eBay. DION BROS is great, not sure it ever got any home video release? Needs one badly
I have the original universal bluray but you convinced me to get this, based on the 4K upgrade/rescan and the amount of extras for this great movie. Thanks!
Less Than Zero is a glaring omission. One I'd like to so come is Diamond Men (2000) with Robert Forest and Donnie Walhberg. Also The Gazebo (1959) would be fun.
Stumbled across this channel and recognized the voice from Pure Cinema, love it. Wanting to have a double feature movie night with Shadow of the Vampire, do you have a recommendation for the double, that matches the aesthetic?
Oh very cool, neat you recognized my voice. Hope you like the channel. It’s lots of nerdy disc related stuff like this but mostly talking about new blurays. Hmmm - matching SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE is tough. Pretty unique tone. You could try ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE (I realize it’s not quite the same) or WHAT WE DO IN SHADOWS if you any to go full comedy?
Soooooo many over here in UK which I have to import from, the US or find a sellers on ebay that selling the US version, I dont tend to bother with the European Blu Rays though, some films have DVDs but not Blu Rays here such as Strangers Pray At Night, Windmill Massacre, Shredder, Amityville II, Amsterdamned, Harpoon: The Whale Watching Massacre....and more, pisses me off, I dont want DVDs I want Blu Rays
@@JustTheDiscs I think the full title is Harpoon: The Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre. It’s not a bad movie, I quite enjoyed it for what it was. Slasher movie
Love these type of videos. Thanks for highlighting these titles. Most of them I wasn't familiar with. Added a few to my watchlist/try to find list. Would definitely be interested in more of these and the VHS one you mention. Great stuff as always.
VHS and laserdisc will look even better on a CRT tv. Its what they were designed for. Hooking up a vcr to a standard 1080p set still results in quality loss due to format conversion (analogue to digital). Believe it or not there actually were 1080i, widescreen, crt tvs in the early to mid 2000s. They were awesome but weighed a ton and cost just as much.
Good stuff. One we'll probably never see on blu-ray is Bill and Coo (1948). An oddball film for sure. The Film Detective released a restored version on DVD in 2015 which they also posted on RU-vid. Not perfect but better than my VHS.
I think I mentioned in a previous not on Blu video, but That one may actually be in the works from synapse. Robert Carradine and Tommy Lee Wallace recorded a commentary earlier this year and synapse posted a pic
Great video. I love this series because you talk about movies that are great but not mainstream. A VHS series is more than welcoming because there are a ton of movies that did not make it too disc. Looking for Mr. Goodbar is one of them.
Love these videos Brian, keep’em coming, VHS or otherwise! BTW, Made was release on Blu-ray by Lionsgate in a double feature with Swingers. It’s OOP though and pretty pricey. It does need a solo release though.
Even at 12 years of age in a tiny role, Jodie Foster showed her brilliance in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore". Harvey Keitel in one scene has to completely lose it and being a method actor scared the hell out of Ellen Burstyn! Suffice to say I would love a boutique blu-ray of this under appreciated gem. In the meantime I have a very old DVD copy 😢!
Lots of goodies. My kino lorber collection is growing all the time. Always good prints but often not enough extras on the blue rays.even so I would recommend kino to anyone who love movies.
Just heard episode #379 on Audicy and would like to inform you that not only does Roger Corman's 1962 film Intruder starring William Shatner have a bluray release but I own it and it looks great. It's a French release from Carlotta Films. Check it out.
One of the all time great documentaries ... I have the first 2 versions on blu ray and just received this newest version with great booklet, cool slipcover and fantastic bonus movie ... buy it friends.
Thank you for recommending SHACK OUT ON 101!. Never heard of it before, but I'm a big fan of Lee Marvin and CURSE OF THE UNDEAD (my favorite horror western!), so I'll definitely pick up this set. By the way, speaking of Michell Leisen and film noir, if you revisit HOLD BACK THE DAWN (1941, the year of THE MALTESE FALCON) with that particular genre/movement in mind, you will be surprised how noirish that romantic drama actually is! Its narrative structure (a desperate protagonist looking back what happened to him), subject (a smooth-talking gigolo hustling an innocent woman to cross the border), cinematography (lots of deep shadows unusual for what should be an uplifting romance) all scream noir.
Repo Man was a great movie and still is. Many thanks Brian. I was lucky enough to see it in the theater when it came out. So many priceless moments in the film. Very good movie.
Also my cuppa tea. I can’t get these as I’m in the U.K. without a region-free player. With Powerhouse/Indicator recently signing a deal with Sony for more Columbia titles, I’m hoping we’ll see more wonderful Columbia Noir Box sets. Also, I’m sure many of these Kino titles could easily arrive on more Universal Noir as there’s only been two so far. Fingers crossed.
Jim Kelly's on-screen charisma was off the charts. When he passed in 2013, I was stunned because I couldn't believe that he was still alive and that directors, post-QT, weren't utilizing him for SOMETHING.
Viva Las Vegas was Elvis's last good movie, but its cult today consists almost entirely of Elvis devotees themselves, with a smattering of Ann-Margaret fans. Flaming Star, on the other hand, has a cult following but not necessarily among Elvis fans; many of them resent he isn't given a chance to sing beyond the title track and that his other song was cut from the film. Jailhouse Rock and King Creole are the only movies that unite both Elvis fans and movie fans who aren't necessarily fans of the singer.
Intrigued by Synanon! Richard Quine doesn't get enough recognition. I love "Bell, Book and Candle" and I don't ever hear anyone mention "Pushover" a great discovery with the gorgeous Kim Novak. Vertigo is up there as in my top 5 movies! Also have very fond memories of "How to Murder your Wife" with the genius of Jack Lemmon also by Richard Quine! Thankyou for the recommendations!
Definitely! I grew up on "Randall and Hopkirk" and "The Prisoner". Glad someone on the other side of the pond appreciates them! I would imagine they look very dated to someone who watched american TV which is a lot more sophisticated and has a proper budget even back in the 60s!
